transection

tran·sect

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tran-sekt]
- /trænˈsɛkt/
- /ˈtræn.ˌsek.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tran-sekt]
- /trænˈsɛkt/

Definition of transection word

verb with object transection to cut across; dissect transversely. 1

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Origin of transection

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; tran(s)- + Latin sectus, past participle of secāre to cut, sever (see section)

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Parts of speech for Transection

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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transection popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for transection

noun transection

cross-section — If you refer to a cross-section of particular things or people, you mean a group of them that you think is typical or representative of all of them.

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